I forgot to watch the Emmys last night.  I got too busy with the House marathon on USA.  This morning, my friends were telling me how horrible the award show was, until Josh Groban came to the stage.  My friend showed me a video of his performance.  I loved it!  I didn’t expect Josh Groban to do a performance with such versatility.  I like him even more.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7xD59eAnUc[/video]

I love favors, even those that I can’t eat or don’t have use for.  I also love creative packaging.  And favors usually have the cutest packaging.

Click on product name to shop

Mini Picnic Basket Favor

Suitcase Gift Boxes

Bird Nest Favor Holder

Mini Bamboo Steamers

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“Bless the Broken Road” is sang by Rascal Flatts.  But I found this duet version by Selah to be great for weddings. 

Snippet:
     Every long lost dream led me to where you are
     Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
     Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
     This much I know is true
     That God blessed the broken road
     That led me straight to you

Click here for the full playlist at my Wedding Resources page.

Feel free to contact me or leave a comment with your song suggestions.

Shop over 100 sample Mika Inatome gowns at up to 90% off retail price.  Gowns usually retail for $1800 to $4500.  Complete your wardrobe with a pair from Mika Inatome shoe collections discounted at 30%.  Call for an appointment to take advantage of these savings.  Visit www.mikainatome.com for a preview of the designer’s collections.

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Priscilla of Boston salons nationwide are holding one-day blowout sample sale today!  The sale runs from 8am to 8pm.  Gowns start at $199 and bridesmaid dresses start at $19.99.

 

Priscilla of Boston salon carry gowns from Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Platinum, Reverie and Vineyard.  Click here to find a salon near you.

The annual Wedding Salon luxury event is here.  Find spectacular table decor, honeymoons, invitations, favors, cakes & more.  Receive complimentary beauty services, champagne & martinis, tastings & gift bags.  The Wedding Salon hits Los Angeles on September 22, NYC on October 22, and Miami on November 10, 2008.

Wishpot is offering free tickets to The Wedding Salon in Los Angeles.  Enter coupon code WishpotLA08 to get your free tickets.  Brides.com is offering 50% discount (2 for $25) with coupon code Brides08P on tickets to any of the events: Los Angeles, New York City and Miami.  Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.

UPDATE:
10/20/08: Wishpot is offering free tickets to The Wedding Salon event in NYC!  Click here for more info.

Engaged couples have a lot on their plate, so make their lives easier and give them a little gift of RSVP’ing ON TIME.  Below are more tips on RSVPs.

• If there’s no RSVP-by date, RSVP as soon as you can.  Try to RSVP no later than three weeks before the event.
• If your invitation says only your name (without “and guest” or anyone else’s name), bring only yourself to the wedding.  If you can’t go alone, find another invited guest that you can go with.  If you don’t know any of those that are invited, you have the option to not go.
• Do not accept an invitation to an out-of-town or destination wedding expecting the couple to pay for your accommodations or other travel expenses like flights and non-wedding-related meals.

Up next on the Wedding Guest Etiquette Series: Proper attire

My mom was just telling me about a wedding of their friend’s daughter that they attended.  My parents bought a gift at the couple’s registry, only to be handed an envelope at the reception for a “cash gift” for the couple.  All guests were handed these envelopes.  And you say sending registry info with the invitation is tacky… what do you call the cash envelopes in this situation?  Just unbelievable.

Why do I keep seeing all these exorbitant registry items?  I don’t mind getting an expensive gift as long as I or the couple are getting the most out of the money spent.  Why do a lot of couples register for items that are unreasonably priced?  I say register for items that are reasonable and you yourself will buy.

I always hear about etiquette for engaged couples… do this, do that, you’re not supposed to do this or that.  Other people are even so critical.  But instead of focusing on what the couples are doing right or wrong, let’s focus on ourselves as guests.

I don’t see a lot of etiquette info for wedding guests online.  So I decided to make a short series on wedding guest etiquette.  I will be talking about RSVP etiquette this coming Thursday, so stay tuned.

No bartenders on duty, drink at your own risk.

Add a different twist to your wedding by serving cool individually-bottled beverages. Serve them cold in a bucket of ice. They’re perfect for outdoor, beach or casual weddings.

Below are popular bottled beverages at wedding receptions:

www.boylanbottling.com

www.evian.com

www.izze.com

www.lorina.com

www.myjones.com – custom label option

www.stirrings.com

www.simplekitchenco.com

www.winecountrysoda.com

www.sanpellegrino.com

 www.drysoda.com

Click here for a guide on serving your own drinks and here for a drink calculator.

Last updated: 8/17/09